Introduction to the historical proponents of systemic and feminist thought. Focuses on the basic systemic models and theories including communication (MRI) and (Satir), intergenerational (Bowen), strategic (Haley), and structural (Minuchin). An overview of contemporary theories will also be presented especially solution-focused and brief models of intervention. New developments and research in the field will be highlighted.

March 7 - April 25

30512

CHD

5093

FL1

3

Professional Issues & Ethics

F

04:00pm

09:00

S

09:00am

04:00

Enrollment: 5

Location: GCTC FLORENCE Inst: Jacquelyn Gilles

Students explore professional identity in the context of the history and philosophy of mental health counseling, as well as current issues in the profession. Students also explore professional roles, functions, and professional affiliations. Professional preparation standards, professional credentialing, licensure, and public policy issues relating to the professional counselor are examined. Students explore core areas of ACA Code of Ethics, as well as application of the code through the use of ethical decision-making models. Professionalism including professional involvement, advocacy, and ethical behavior, is emphasized. Students will be introduced to online library research.

March 14 - April 26

30511

CHD

5073

FL1

3

Psychopathology

F

04:00pm

09:00

S

09:00am

04:00

Enrollment: 5

Location: GCTC FLORENCE Inst: Kisha Willis

This course provides an exploration of mental and emotional disorders that develop during childhood and adolescence and continue to adulthood as well as sexual and gender identity disorders; eating disorders; personality disorders; impulse- control disorders; delirium, dementia, and amnesic and other cognitive disorders; and substance-related disorders. Classification of these disorders will be considered vis-a'-vis the DSM-IV-R and ICD codes. Students will be introduced to methods used in the treatment and management of mental and emotional disorders including treatment planning, record keeping, intake and referral procedures, and the use of psychopharmacological medications.